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Previously, on "Queen Sugar"...

I want to create something for us

in web3 definitively black.

I'm gonna really need to delve into your creative portfolio.

I'm ready for that.

Aunt Martha crossed over last month.

I should have been more in tune

with everything on my mother's side of the family.

I've been on an island loving you.

- And you've been struggling to love me. - Dominic.

I don't want him being surprised if he finds out about chase.

This is so unnecessary.

- Where is this coming from? - It's coming from my gut!

Should we think about fostering again?

Is all this really necessary?

I mean, it hasn't changed since you were here last.

Standard practice.

I have to make sure everything's in order

before we assign you a child.

Oh, sorry.

Oh, no worries

about the sherry laying around anymore.

We... We took the notes that you gave us the last time.

We just kicked it up.

Uh, well you can see that we just put in one bed this time.

But we saved the other one

in case another child needs us.

And um, we... We're gonna paint.

Look, I know y'all are good people.

I saw how you took care of the avila boys.

But you won't know the kid this time

and there is a process.

Look miss Carmichael, we respect that.

But this right here.

This is the most important thing to us right now.

Okay, I'm approving you.

You are now officially on the roster

as permanent foster parents in the state of Louisiana.

I'll turn in my report and you'll be notified about assignments.

Could be as early as 72 hours

for as long as 90 days or more.

So be patient,

but be ready.

Okay, now do you know if we'll get a girl or a boy?

I won't know until there's a need.

You know, it doesn't even matter.

We'll be happy with whoever you bring over here.

Absolutely.

Well, good luck.

Alright. Well, thank you so much.

Congrats.

Congratulations, Hollywood.

Oh, baby, baby.

But Hollywood...

We could be parents within 72 hours.

Lord, are we ready?

I mean, I thought that we would have more time to prepare.

Sha, sha...

Baby, we've been wanting this for a long time.

If we ain't ready, we gonna get ready.

We gonna get ready.

We gonna get ready.

Opening theme playing...

♪ Dreams never die ♪

♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪

♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪

♪ Take flight as the world turns ♪

♪ Keep the colors in the lines take flight ♪

♪ Dreams never die ♪

♪ Keep the colors in the lines ♪

♪ Keep the colors in the line take flight ♪

Morning.

It's ginger turmeric.

Thank you.

Really should eat something.

I got some croissants.

Maybe later when ra gets here.

I'm...

I'm sorry about your aunt Martha.

I can't believe she's gone.

I just wish I had more time with her.

There was so much more that I wanted to talk with her about.

Learn from her.

Well, she's still here.

In your heart, in your blood.

I have put that part of me on hold for so long.

It gets harder to hear it, feel it.

I need to spend time out there and listening.

For her and...

- And for my mother. - You should do that.

And you don't need to host today.

They're my friends. I can find another place.

I'm not missing that.

I want to meet all your people.

All the folk who you travel the world with.

Who take you away from me.

No one could ever take me away from you.

Here are your copies of the final contracts for your attorney to review.

Well Thankfully I do have good lawyers

who can help me with all this,

'cause honestly when I read it,

it just all reads like a foreign language.

Now, the fun part.

We get to taste your recipes.

The lab team has worked hard

to duplicate the recipes you gave us,

but we can't finalize anything

until we get your approval.

Here's a sneak peek.

Alright.

Oh, baby.

It's missing the cinnamon.

There was no cinnamon in the recipe last...

I told those people. I don't follow no recipe.

It's... It's all in my head and in my hand.

I taste as I go.

Um, to mass produce, we'll just need to get all that

out of your head and into a written recipe.

But it's okay. We'll get there.

It's just a process.

But first...

These are the proposed pie boxes.

And we plan to place them at the end of the isle

for maximum visibility.

Aren't they great?

They're very nice.

Very nice indeed.

Okay, well don't forget what I said about the cinnamon.

I can't be out there not looking right.

I mean, after all...

My face is on these boxes.

It sure is.

This is all that's left of momma's legacy.

Momma spent so much time there.

There's so much about her that we don't know.

I found this in aunt martha's book.

The green lines represent all her land.

She left to a praise house close by.

I mean, I know you didn't have much time with her,

but to me, she was as real and present as daddy was.

Some things.

Not enough.

- Thank you. - Thanks.

I wish these walls could talk.

For real.

Looking at this,

I realize I spent a lot of time

living up to his expectations.

I lost track of hers.

How could I let this happen?

Pops had that effect on us.

It felt like it was a struggle trying to be who I want to be and be who he wanted me to be.

I guess Charley figured it out.

She about the only one

who got it together in his head.

Mmm, I don't know about that.

I think she disappointed him less than we did

because she wasn't here to mess up.

Yeah, well I don't want to be like that with my kids.

Making them feel like they can't make mistakes,

be human.

Well, you have to remember he tried.

And you know, after she died, he was left with two kids,

a struggling farm and a broken heart.

He was just surviving.

See you all at the debate. I need your support. Be there.

I hope to see you all at the debate.

Need your support.

- Yeah. - Those kids need us more now than ever before.

So you not only got dads on patrol,

but you're running for school board too?

Sure am. Whatever it takes, man.

These schools need some fixing up.

Yeah well, I don't know why

you have to debate that sucker.

He's just gonna make a scene.

I mean, you can't reason with these people.

They got their own set of facts.

Oh, you're right. You're right.

But it's a part of the election process.

And the school board's got some real power, man.

Now look, if I can get in there,

then I won't have to do dads on patrol.

I can be able to affect change from the inside.

We need more power.

And I intend on getting it.

Anybody with any sense will know that

you the right man for the job.

You care more about these kids

than some of their own folks do.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Well, I appreciate you for believing in me.

Sandy wants me to pick up some flyers to pass out at the hospital.

Well man, here you go. How are you all settling in?

I love her to the moon, but I can't find a thing anymore.

I remember those days, man.

Y'all are so used to living alone.

It's gonna take some time getting used to it.

But she rearranged everything in the house.

And if she didn't move it, she threw it away.

Oh man. I love every second of it.

Uh-huh.

You know, we're the lucky ones.

Brother, you ain't never lie.

Never lie.

Darla?

What's going on?

Hey.

- Is she asleep? - Yeah.

- How was your day? - Nothing new.

I stopped by nova's to talk about aunt Martha.

She can't believe she's gone.

Brought back memories of my mom and my dad

- and just how they were. - Oh, yeah?

Look, I don't want to fight.

Neither do I.

But I still disagree with you.

And I think he needs to know.

And I still disagree with you.

But I'm gonna keep trying to convince you that he doesn't.

That's fair.

Actually, my campaign is starting now.

And I'm definitely not playing fair.

- You rang? - Blue?

What were you doing hiding in there, man?

Come here.

Are you happy to see me?

I missed you so much, man.

Oh, I missed you too.

You're definitely not playing fair.

Man, it's good to see you, boy.

So this is it.

- What you think of our new home, son? - It's cool.

- I like it a lot. - You do?

Even though it's smaller than the farm?

It's big enough for us.

Grandma's house is so big I get lost in it sometimes.

Like, I'm on the second floor. She's on the first floor.

Granddad is in the office above the...

They have a three-car garage,

but they only have two cars.

You know what they say about different strokes.

Different strokes for different folks.

Right.

What's this doing here?

Reminding me of home.

And you.

You know, if you ever want to talk to us, you can, right?

Oh, can you measure me?

- That's a good idea. Come on. - That's a great idea.

♪ Oh you know I can feel it ♪

Stand up straight.

♪ Can you feel it I'm the next big thing ♪

♪ What up what up when they hit my line ♪

♪ Feeling me in a brand new rhyme ♪

♪ You know me got to keep my vibe ♪

♪ What up what up when they hit my phone ♪

♪ Same old me in a brand new zone ♪

♪ What up what up big sax on the jack ♪

♪ Going gets tough but I'm making these stacks ♪

♪ Keep my homies and run like a pack ♪

♪ loving my grind and I never look back ♪

♪ Oh you know I can feel it ♪

♪ Can you feel it ♪

♪ Can you feel it I'm the next big thing ♪

♪ Oh you know I can feel it ♪

♪ Can you feel it ♪

♪ I guess I got to like myself ♪

- This whole album is just... - Everything.

For real.

Sorry.

Who has you smiling?

I'm waiting on a call from the studio museum.

- Mmm-hmm. - I met a curator there and sent some of my work.

- So you loved it there? - I did, yeah.

New york was eye-opening, you know?

I mean, it's not like I haven't been there before, 'cause I definitely have,

but something about this trip was just...

I don't know. It hit different.

The vibe, the people.

It kind of felt like home.

Or what I want home to feel like.

Sounds like you have something to say

and the keke I know don't bite her tongue, so...

It's just this is what you do.

Ever since I've met you, you're always looking for the next thing.

No, it's not like that.

I went to new york because I was looking

to secure an investment for our collective here.

Like, la is my parents' city.

Like, I grew up there, but it was their way of life.

It's not necessarily the way of life I would choose for myself.

And I took that trip to Paris for the summer and that was cool,

but again, something was missing.

And new Orleans is beautiful and comfortable

and amazing and magical,

but I'm trying to step outside of my comfort zone.

That's exactly what I felt when I went to new york.

Just in the best way.

Then, that's where you should be.

I think so too.

Plus, I can work on the collective from anywhere.

Just dreaming.

Dream away.

- What do you think? - I mean, I love it.

Sandy has great taste.

Yeah, I'm still trying to get used to it myself.

See, I don't know how you put up with all my crap for so long.

Well you know, it has a certain charm.

But what I can't believe is that she let you keep

that old raggedy chair of yours.

Watch that!

If this chair could talk, it'd have stories.

It ain't going nowhere until I do.

Okay, well then, do you know what?

I hope it stays around for years to come then.

- Thank you. - Okay.

Oh, uh, now that Dominic is back over at nova's,

you are welcome to stay here if you want. No problem.

Thank you, daddy, but I'm moving back to Chicago

as soon as this whole laundry land business is in a better shape for the co-op.

Shouldn't be too much longer. Maybe a couple weeks.

Mmm, sure you ready to go?

I am.

I mean, coming here has...

...Has changed so much.

Me and you being most important.

I feel the same.

I mean, it really has been wonderful, daddy.

- I mean... - Really.

Yeah, well, I wouldn't have met sandy

if it hadn't been for you.

- Meddling. - I mean...

Making me have a nurse.

I mean, facts!

I'm gonna miss you.

You know, we've been through a lot.

I'm gonna miss you, too, daddy.

His niece was teaching your kids crt.

I mean, he's not even a parent.

So now he's gonna be in charge of brainwashing your kids.

Well, unlike my opponent here

who's just running his mouth...

...I'm doing something to make it better for your kids.

I'm here for more than just

a drop and pick a child up.

I started dads on patrol

to help all of you out.

And I see your kids.

They're struggling.

Scared.

Trying to make sense of a world where they have no control.

So, I volunteer my time away

from my businesses in this community,

my own place, the real spot,

my beautiful wife's restaurant,

vi's prized pies and diner.

That'll do it. Tell her!

I volunteer my time because I care.

And contrary to popular belief,

caring is not just a domain

of a biological parent,

it's the domain of every human being

who wants to better their community,

our community.

So, how are you gonna educate our kids?

You didn't even finish high school.

All right, he's not lying.

School wasn't easy for me.

Everything was okay till I got to high school...

...Then I fell behind...

...And I was too ashamed to ask for help...

...And nobody noticed I struggled.

So, when my mother got laid off...

...I told her that I would get a job.

Now, she didn't know that I was gonna be working full-time,

but when she found out, boy, she was hotter than fish grease.

So, by the time graduation rolled around,

nobody even noticed I didn't even show up.

I fell through the cracks,

and that's what I see with these kids.

They are falling through the cracks just like me,

and there's nobody there to catch them.

But me and my wife...

...We wanna be there.

We just found out that we were approved

to become foster parents.

So we wanna help out as many kids as needed.

And that is why

I am running for the school board.

I want to make a difference.

Or at least try.

So, thank you for considering giving me your vote.

My name is Hollywood desonier...

...And to me, all kids are a star.

To wear your hard hat, Blue. Nothing's up yet.

I like it. Makes me feel in charge.

Don't need no hat for that.

That's where the cane goes, right?

- It goes in on top. - Mmm-hmm.

And then it gets chopped up and turns into sugar.

Then the juice is extracted and boiled.

I did a science fair project on processing sugar.

Most kids in d.C. Have no idea where their food comes from.

Spoken like a true bordelon.

You know you got sugar cane in your blood, right?

Perfect amount.

That's what I tell my friends. I like farming.

We have a garden at sidwell

mrs. Obama started when Sasha and Malia were there,

but really small compared to ours, pops.

I'm gonna go check out the part numbers.

See, he's fine.

When he's with us.

I'm worried about when he's away.

You worry too much.

Purple?

Baby, what if the kid don't even like purple?

That is not plain old purple,

that is electric Violet.

It's for the accent wall.

Well, it's a bold choice.

Everybody loves Violet.

I know I do.

Oh, okay.

You know, I just wish I knew if,

you know, we were preparing for a girl or a boy

or knew anything about them.

In fact, baby, are they gonna tell us

why the child is in foster care?

You know?

Are we gonna know anything about what they've been through?

I don't know, baby.

We're just gonna take it one day at a time, okay?

Well, I guess you're right.

I hear you.

Hollywood...

...I keep thinking about you in that debate.

That man did not know what hit him.

Ah, baby, I did my best.

I just said what I felt and just spoke the truth.

Now we'll see what happens.

Yeah, well, whatever happens, I'm so proud of you.

Baby, look around...

...I'm proud of us.

Place is a time capsule.

Did you spend a lot of time here?

I guess I was here a lot when I was little,

and, uh, I know this may sound weird,

but I dreamt about this place my whole life.

I wasn't always sure if it was real

or if I made it up, but...

...It felt like home.

I come from a long line of women, powerful women.

Mmm.

I felt that in you the minute I met you.

Oh, she really put space

between her and the rest of the world.

Well, it wasn't all by choice,

uh, all the women in my family have a gift.

But her father saw it as a curse

and sent her away.

Did she ever confront him about it?

No.

He died when she was in Haiti,

but she said he visited her in her dreams

and they made peace.

Does Ernest come to you?

He does.

Sometimes.

And my mother.

See?

She was writing her story.

The story of this land...

...The house.

This is trudy's room.

That's my mother.

Martha says, "trudy's room gets the best light.

You have to come to this room...

...When you're ready."

I guess...

...Guess I'm not ready.

This collective is gonna work.

It is, we're gonna revolutionize web three.

Shame it needs revolutionizing.

And it's just starting.

But white supremacy works fast.

Well, we're gonna move faster.

They emailed me.

What was that?

It's just one of the responses I've been waiting on.

One that I really want.

And it's the law enforcement accountability project.

They match artists with projects

that amplify police aggression.

That's perfect for you.

I know.

Um, what are we waiting for? Move.

"Micah, I'm thrilled to share

that on the merits of your grass root activism

and your current art practice,

we'd like to invite you to accept the position

of east coast artist coordinator

- for the law enforcement accountability project." - are you serious?

- Micah! - I got a job?

I have a job!

A good job!

- Yes! - An important one.

You did! And in new york.

Remember prom night when we were stuck in that hotel

and everybody was talking about their dream job?

Yeah, I remember that.

You said you would end up in something "respectable"

like a hedge fund.

But you didn't.

You blew off Harvard

and stayed here because it was right for you.

New york is right for you.

You're gonna do big things.

It's just a huge decision, like, I gotta...

...I can't rush into it, I got school...

...Family, you and the collective.

Don't worry about us.

We all here.

I'll hold her down.

A collective success doesn't always have to fall on one person.

And you can do it from new york.

My parents are gonna freak out if I drop out.

You're parents want you to be happy.

No, they want me to make them happy.

I don't believe that.

My entire life they've told me I can...

...Do anything, I can be anything,

just within their idea of success.

Maybe you misread that.

Either way, it's your life,

and if you want it, convince them.

You know, I would have been really lost...

...When I came to new Orleans if I hadn't met you.

Remember that when I need a place to stay in new york.

I'm serious, I'm serious.

I really came into my own here,

and you had so much to do with that.

It's like you are new Orleans to me.

He used to put his hat on my head so I couldn't see anything.

He did that to me when I was little, too.

I miss pops.

I miss papa, too.

Where do you think we go when we die?

That's a tough question.

We live on.

In people's hearts that love us most.

That's all we can do.

Mr. Prosper.

Wait, slow down, you said cardale said what?

What's going on, mr. Prosper?

Never thought I'd be happy to see someone get evicted,

but he deserves it.

Who deserves something so horrible?

Landry.

Is this necessary? Do you really have to do this?

Look, you know,

you know this is all just a big misunderstanding?

Never thought I'd see this day.

Didn't come soon enough.

He got away with so much.

For way too long.

My daddy would love to see this.

Hmm, yeah, well,

he's looking down on it right now and loving it.

That's right.

You know they're gonna auction of his land.

My land right in the middle of it.

Ralph...

...We will get it back.

Don't give up hope.

Hey, Landry!

What are you doing?

Want him to see who exposed him to the usda.

That was the borderlons

and the black farmers from st. Joe.

We did that!

Hi, dr. Barnes, how are you?

Thank you, thank you so much.

Man of the hour.

How are you doing?

Hey, new must be wifi's girlfriend?

WiFi?

Whole time we were in the dessert,

all he's thinking about is finding WiFi so he can call you.

Oh!

Hmm.

Giving away all my secrets?

Wonderful to meet you, miss bordelon.

Thank you for hosting us.

It's my pleasure.

This is dr. Barnes, he's our program chair.

At least he is for a few more months.

He's one of the few black archaeologists

who chairs a university program and is basically my hero.

Something I wanna talk to you about.

Yeah, certainly.

It's not public yet,

but tulane university

has been chosen to participate in an international delegation

for a landmark dig

in Bamako, Mali.

Congratulations! That is massive.

I'd like you to lead it.

Uh, thank you, dr. Barnes, I...

...I, are you sure?

I mean, this is your dream.

Our dreams shine brighter

when they're stepping stones for others.

It's your turn, young man.

I... I... Thank you.

I don't know what to say.

The dig will start end of spring,

16 months in a cradle of civilization.

You earned it.

I can think of no one better

to represent me and our university.

Think about that.

I don't wanna be away from you that long again.

Not so soon, not like this.

But...

...This is everything you've wanted.

Everything you've been working toward your whole career.

This is it!

Yeah, I know, but I don't wanna do it without you, though, nova.

I don't, like...

Would you come with me?

Would you...

Would you move to Africa with me?

Whatever this is,

I wanna experience it together with my love, with my...

...My best friend.

You're one of my favorite people in the world.

You're one of my favorites, too.

But Dominic, this is your destiny not mine.

This is your path and you have to follow it.

My path leads here.

You changed my life.

I feel the same.

Very funny.

you okay? I know breakups are hard.

I'm just writing, um...

Been inspired lately to tackle a new subject.

well, you sound like you're in a good place.

Listen, if you need to cry, or scream, or go get a drink,

I'm here for you. Don't be too strong to fall apart, okay?

I hope you don't mind me saying that.

No, no, that's fine. That's...

I'm just following where the universe is taking me.

Local business man sam Landry, behind on loan payments,

was accused of bribing local usda officials.

The land seizure is set for auction this week.

One of the largest asset seizures in Louisiana history...

I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

All that land.

Most of it's stolen from black farmers.

It's the only piece that matters to me.

Might as well just auction off my daddy.

Look, we have nova's advance money

and everyone in the co-op is willing to pitch in.

Same as they did for parthena.

Yeah, well, all our money together couldn't help out parthena.

She got less land than Landry got.

Look, all these companies and people,

they coming out the wood works for this property.

Uh, I don't wanna cause an alarm, but I just heard

from Hugh over at the hardware store.

Sam's not going down without a fight.

Now he's calling in old favors

and his friends are talking about showing up at the auction.

Win or lose, we have to try.

All his friends got deep pockets.

They have deep pockets but I know folks here with bigger hearts.

But hey, y'all. Listen up.

Now, y'all seen the news, you know what's going on.

All right? Now we have to band together to help Ralph angel.

- Mmm-hmm. - He and his family, they've come through for us.

Now it's time for us to come through for them.

All right, now they're gonna auction off his land in two days.

So, every little bit helps.

Okay? Please.

If it comes down to a fight, we're right there with you.

Thank you, mr. Prosper.

Like you always told me, one step at a time.

So, you know, I was in new york

and I met with an investor, grandma knows her, but this is not about her.

I just...

what's going on, Micah?

Mom, I got a job offer while I was in new york.

- So, plan is to drop out of Xavier... - what?

...And start a new chapter there.

Micah, you're starting to make

choices that you'll have to live with for the rest of your life.

- Are you, are you even thinking about that? - Mom, mom, mom.

You don't get it.

I have never felt more sure about anything, ever.

I don't know what to say.

This is the part where you say, "congratulations, Micah."

"I knew you could do it."

I just don't know anymore.

I just thought you'd be happy for me.

Everyone else is.

This is a great opportunity for me to explore, to move forward in my life.

think about your future.

You could have talked to us first before you went...

I'm not asking for your permission.

I'm an adult.

You just insist on treating me like a kid.

then stop acting like one!

I'm not act... you're not even listening to me.

Like, I'm not going to new york to just live there.

This is exactly what I've been working for.

This is exactly what I wanna do with the rest of my life.

Make art, make community.

Have a job, I'm gonna have access to so many people

who actually see me for who I am.

I have to be there.

well, we'll talk more later. I gotta go, bye.

Now, this room is better, right?

I mean, it's closer. That way, if they need us, we can hear 'em.

And I tell you, baby, this, this electric Violet,

it's the right choice, baby, you nailed it.

You think they'll like it?

We can always repaint.

I thought we would have gotten the call by now.

Do you think that there's a problem?

I think our baby will come right on time.

I don't know.

I mean, maybe our time has passed.

You know?

Maybe this, this isn't the right thing to do.

I am not a young woman.

You, Violet bordelon, are timeless.

- I'm serious. - And so am I.

You can imagine me, a baby and me?

With parents that are barely micah's age?

I could see any child being lucky calling you mama.

Do you think belinda has changed her mind?

Just need to be patient, baby.

Just a little bit.

Miss pearl.

So pleased that you came back.

Say prayers for miss martha's journey.

She was a good woman.

She deserves this.

Ladies, shall we begin?

Yes.

We ask in the name of our beloved Martha lavoisier.

That as her soul separates from her body,

she be granted peace.

May her home going path be clear

and her journey be filled with euphoric joy.

May our hearts be strengthened.

We know and believe that while absent in mind, she is present in spirit

and in spirit she is mighty.

♪ In my home ♪

♪ Over there ♪

♪ For I shall walk ♪

♪ The golden stairs ♪

♪ And I'll be free ♪

♪ Of every care ♪

♪ I'll be happy ♪

I feel you with me.

♪ I'll be happy ♪

Martha, on my right.

♪ In my home ♪

Martha on my left.

Thank you.

♪ Over there ♪